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National Archives Museum

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Private Papers

Private Archives Section has in its custody a rich collection of private papers of eminent persons who have contributed immensely in various fields of public life in India. These papers have been acquired mainly through donations and gifts from individuals and institutions across the world. They are an important source to supplement the information contained amongst the public records. Some of the most important private papers in our custody are those of Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, Dadabhai Naoroji, P.D. Tandon, Maulana Azad, Minoo Masani, Sardar Patel, K.D.Malaviya, etc. All these private papers are accessible as per provisions contained in the Public Records Rules, 1997 or conditions as laid down by the donor at the time of their donation to the National Archives of India.

For searching among various private papers as listed below, please visit www.Abhilekh-Patal.in or the Private Archives section on completion of registration procedures.

Ambedkar Papers:- 123 letters in English, Marathi and Hindi (1920-1954) – throws light on Dr. Ambedkar’s literary activities, his pursuit of professional legal work and his efforts to secure political and social rights for the Depressed Classes.

Indian Independence League Papers:-
130 items comprising of letters, pamphlets, news paper clippings, notes, etc. (1942-1945) relating to
activities of various branches of the Indian Independence league in Thailand, Shanghai, Malaya, Singapore, etc.

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Indian National Army Papers:-

95 items (1943-1949) throwing light on the Indian National Army’s activities in Malaya